Dear Marianne Williamson

 37 Haywood Street, Asheville Tel: 1 828 252 5550 North Carolina 28801 Fax: 1 828 252 5558 United States Web: www.valuescentre.com Dear Marianne Williamson: Congratulations on your candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives! The Barrett Values Centre (BVC) would like to share data with you in the hope that it will aid in honing your strategic messaging to the people of Congressional District 33, the State of California and to the United States as a whole. Between 2009 and 2011, the Barrett Values Centre, as a gift to the Obama administration, conducted three studies of the culture of the United States from a values perspective. Our belief is that people are united by the values they hold. Division occurs only when we allow fear to drive decisions and guide our behaviors. Such fear can hinder human progress and the evolution of consciousness. In the words of our founder, Richard Barrett, with the study of values, We will find logical patterns of evolution that not only describe the past but also condition the future. We can then use these insights to guide us in making intelligent decisions that support the continuing evolution of our human society. In other words, (our) quest is to find patterns to human evolution that enable us to stop making the evolution of human consciousness haphazard and start making the evolution of human consciousness, conscious. While our most recent information dates to 2011, we find that fundamental values are consistent over time. If asked what values guide them personally and what values they would like to see in their culture or government, people will consistently select a core set of principles. Therefore, we are pleased to provide you with information from our findings of the US National Values Assessments 2009 ‐2011, in the hopes that it will benefit your campaign. The results from these National Values surveys highlight the most important national issues, and can be used to generate deep meaningful conversations among different societal groupings about national priorities. This survey provides a way of measuring and monitoring the degree to which the needs and values of the citizens are being met, and hence the level of happiness/well‐being that people perceive. To date, more than 26 countries have participated in National Values Assessments and are using the data in various ways to unify and engage constituents. Please find enclosed highlights from the overall results as well as results from the West Coast region. The data is extensive and includes further segmenting around several demographic categories, including political party affiliation, age, ethnicity, and work sector. We are more than happy to provide further information and to consult with you regarding analysis on this study. We would also gladly participate in a conference call with you and/or your team to get ideas as to how we can best be of service. Best wishes, Allyn Chambliss US National Values Assessment Project Manager Phil Clothier CEO America’s Common Values
Results from the US National Values Assessment
2009-2011 Cultural Evolution
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Who are we?
We are the people of the United States of America.
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Who we are – Personal Values
Consistent Values 2009-2011
family
caring
humor/fun
honesty
responsibility
accountability
compassion
friendship
independence
respect
No longer among top values
patience
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Who we are – Personal Values
Personal Perspectives
Political Affiliation family
caring
humor/fun
honesty
responsibility
accountability
compassion
friendship
independence
respect
positive attitude
integrity
fairness
environmental awareness
creativity
listening
openness
trust
wisdom
control (L)
continuous learning
patience
balance (home/work)
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Nine common personal
values (out of 10).
A great start point for
dialogue on what
connects us.
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Who we are - Personal Values
“Accountability” is becoming more important in
our personal lives, having increased by 6 percentage points.
Since 2009,
accountability
has moved up
from #9 to
#6 in the top
personal
values.
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Our National Perspective
America’s National
Values
The foundation upon
which our nation is
governed
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Our National Perception
National Values – Current Culture
Consistent Values 2009-2011
blame
bureaucracy
wasted resources
corruption
materialistic
uncertainty about the future
conflict/aggression
crime/violence
unemployment
No longer among top values
poverty
New top values 2011
short-term focus
Cultural Entropy
2009 = 52% 2011 = 56%
Cultural entropy is a
measure of the fear
driven, dysfunctional
or even destructive
values (energy) in a
human group
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Our National Perception
National Values – Current Culture
In 2011, “blame” rises to
the top Current Culture
value in the nation.
“Bureaucracy” and
“wasted resources” finish
the top 3 values.
“Corruption” falls from the
#1 to the #4 position
in the Current Culture.
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Our National Perception
National Values – Current Culture
“Short-term focus”
emerges as a top value
in 2011, while “poverty”
falls out of the top
values.
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Our National Perception
National Values – Current Culture
Political Differences
Political Affiliation
Entropy
blame (L)
bureaucracy (L) centralized government (L)
conflict/aggression (L)
corruption (L)
crime/violence (L)
diversity
elitism (L)
entrepreneurial
ethnic discrimination (L)
hatred (L)
human rights
illiteracy
materialistic (L)
military strength short‐term focus (L)
uncertainty about the future (L)
unemployment (L)
wasted resources (L)
Overall
Democrat
Green
Independent
Libertarian
Other affiliation
Prefer not
to answer
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Cultural Entropy Scores by Nation
80%
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60%
56%
60%
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Jun
2009
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2001
June
2011
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2007
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2008
Mar
2009
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2009
May
2009
March
2009
Sept
2008
2007
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What we want
National Values – Desired Culture
Consistent Values 2009-2011
accountability
concern for future generations
employment opportunities
caring for the elderly
caring for the disadvantaged
peace
financial stability
New top values 2011
economic growth
effective healthcare
educational opportunities
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What we want
National Values – Desired Culture
Political Perspectives
Political Affiliation accountability affordable housing caring for the disadvantaged caring for the elderly commitment compassion concern for future generations conflict resolution economic growth educational opportunities effective healthcare employment opportunities environmental awareness equality ethics financial stability freedom of speech governmental effectiveness honesty human rights integrity law enforcement long‐term perspective peace personal freedom poverty reduction quality of life self‐reliance social justice social responsibility trust Overall
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How We Get There
“Accountability”
#6 in Personal Values
#1 in National Desired Culture
Are we beginning to see that change starts with the individual?
Are we asking for accountability from ourselves as well as our leaders?
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How We Get There
“Our challenges may
be new. The
instruments with
which we meet them
may be new. But
those values upon
which our success
depends...these
things are old. These
things are true. They
have been the quiet
force of progress
throughout our
history. What is
demanded then is a
return to these truths”
.~ Barack Obama
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How We Get There
“Some people believe it’s naïve to think we can make love our new bottom line. What I
believe is naïve is thinking human civilization as we know it will survive another two
hundred years if we do not.”
.~ Marianne Williamson
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US National Assessment: West Coast
Prepared by:
Barrett Values Centre
March 18, 2011
US National Assessment: West Coast (349)
Level
Personal Values (PV)
Current Culture Values (CC)
Desired Culture Values (DC)
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
IRS (P)=5-5-0 IRS (L)=0-0-0
Matches
PV - CC 0
CC - DC 0
PV - DC 1
Cultural Entropy:
Current Culture
59%
IROS (P)=0-0-0-0 IROS (L)=2-3-5-0
family
Votes
156
Level
2(R)
blame (L)
caring
150
2(R)
humor/ fun
145
IROS (P)=1-1-4-4 IROS (L)=0-0-0-0
Votes
211
Level
2(R)
bureaucracy (L)
182
3(O)
5(I)
corruption (L)
167
compassion
123
7(R)
materialistic (L)
honesty
120
5(I)
accountability
117
4(R)
responsibility
107
friendship
Votes Level
199
4(R)
accountability
129
7(S)
1(O)
concern for future
generations
163
1(I)
economic growth
120
1(O)
wasted resources (L)
161
3(O)
effective healthcare
111
1(O)
1(O)
1(I)
employment opportunities
107
156
4(I)
uncertainty about
the future (L)
caring for the elderly
101
4(S)
103
2(R)
conflict/ aggression (L)
130
2(R)
educational opportunities
97
3(O)
integrity
89
5(I)
unemployment (L)
124
1(O)
91
4(S)
independence
87
4(I)
crime/ violence (L)
114
1(R)
caring for the
disadvantaged
short-term focus (L)
111
1(O)
financial stability
85
1(I)
peace
82
7(S)
Black Underline = PV & CC
Orange = PV, CC & DC
Orange = CC & DC
Blue = PV & DC
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P = Positive
L = Potentially Limiting (white circle)
Values Plot
I = Individual
R = Relationship
O = Organizational
S = Societal
March 18, 2011
US National Assessment: West Coast (349)
Cultural Entropy Report
This depicts the number of potentially limiting values per level in the Current Culture that were chosen by the survey
participants. These represent all the potentially limiting values that were chosen and so may not be included in the top ten
values on the Values Plot. Potentially limiting values are found only at levels 1, 2 and 3. This is a reflection of the degree of
disorder within a system.
Level
Potentially Limiting Values (Votes)
3
bureaucracy (182)
wasted resources (161)
elitism (87)
centralized government (65)
illiteracy (46)
strict moral/ religious codes (10)
16% of total votes
2
blame (211)
conflict/ aggression (130)
ethnic discrimination (74)
hatred (57)
gender discrimination (45)
tradition (21)
15% of total votes
1
corruption (167)
materialistic (163)
uncertainty about the future (156)
unemployment (124)
crime/ violence (114)
short-term focus (111)
poverty (64)
environmental pollution (52)
terrorism (38)
28% of total votes
Total
2078 out of 3490
59% of total votes
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Cultural Entropy %
Cultural Entropy Table
This level of cultural entropy reflects
endemic issues that could lead to
demonstrations, violent disorder
and/or major financial disruption
indicating a need for change in
policy and/or a change in
government. It is important to
reduce the level of cultural entropy
to improve individual and societal
well-being.
March 18, 2011
US National Assessment: US Overall
Prepared by:
Barrett Values Centre
July 30, 2012
US National Assessment: US Overall (1505)
Level
Personal Values (PV)
Current Culture Values (CC)
Desired Culture Values (DC)
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
IRS (P)=4-6-0 IRS (L)=0-0-0
Matches
PV - CC 0
CC - DC 0
PV - DC 1
Cultural Entropy:
Current Culture
56%
IROS (P)=0-0-0-0 IROS (L)=2-3-5-0
family
Votes
672
Level
2(R)
blame (L)
caring
648
2(R)
humor/ fun
584
IROS (P)=1-1-4-4 IROS (L)=0-0-0-0
Votes
820
Level
2(R)
accountability
bureaucracy (L)
771
3(O)
5(I)
wasted resources (L)
696
3(O)
honesty
563
5(I)
corruption (L)
682
1(O)
responsibility
512
4(I)
materialistic (L)
671
accountability
459
4(R)
compassion
442
7(R)
uncertainty about
the future (L)
friendship
433
2(R)
independence
417
respect
402
Black Underline = PV & CC
Orange = PV, CC & DC
Orange = CC & DC
Blue = PV & DC
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Votes
834
Level
4(R)
economic growth
574
1(O)
concern for future
generations
551
7(S)
1(I)
employment
opportunities
468
1(O)
651
1(I)
effective healthcare
462
1(O)
conflict/ aggression (L)
560
2(R)
caring for the elderly
444
4(S)
4(I)
crime/ violence (L)
509
1(R)
caring for the
disadvantaged
379
4(S)
2(R)
unemployment (L)
504
1(O)
short-term focus (L)
444
1(O)
educational
opportunities
358
3(O)
peace
355
7(S)
financial stability
344
1(I)
P = Positive
L = Potentially Limiting (white circle)
Values Plot
I = Individual
R = Relationship
O = Organizational
S = Societal
July 30, 2012
US National Assessment: US Overall (1505)
Cultural Entropy Report
This depicts the number of potentially limiting values per level in the Current Culture that were chosen by the survey
participants. These represent all the potentially limiting values that were chosen and so may not be included in the top ten
values on the Values Plot. Potentially limiting values are found only at levels 1, 2 and 3. This is a reflection of the degree of
disorder within a system.
Level
Potentially Limiting Values (Votes)
3
bureaucracy (771)
wasted resources (696)
elitism (356)
centralized government (246)
illiteracy (178)
strict moral/ religious codes (38)
15% of total votes
2
blame (820)
conflict/ aggression (560)
hatred (255)
ethnic discrimination (253)
gender discrimination (180)
tradition (76)
14% of total votes
1
corruption (682)
materialistic (671)
uncertainty about the future (651)
crime/ violence (509)
unemployment (504)
short-term focus (444)
poverty (292)
environmental pollution (225)
terrorism (150)
27% of total votes
Total
8557 out of 15050
56% of total votes
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Cultural Entropy %
Cultural Entropy Table
This level of cultural entropy reflects
endemic issues that could lead to
demonstrations, violent disorder
and/or major financial disruption
indicating a need for change in
policy and/or a change in
government. It is important to
reduce the level of cultural entropy
to improve individual and societal
well-being.
July 30, 2012
Seven Levels of Consciousness©
Making a
difference
Internal
Cohesion
Transformation
Self-esteem
Relationship
Survival
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Selfless service
Being your purpose. Compassion, humility,
forgiveness. Caring for humanity and the planet.
Global sustainability
Human rights, long-term perspective, ecological
resilience, peace, focus on future generations. Global
perspective.
Making a positive difference
in the world
Living your purpose. Empathy, alliances, intuition,
mentoring, and focus on wellbeing (physical,
emotional, mental, spiritual).
Strategic alliances
and regional partnerships
Regional collaboration, environmental awareness,
quality of life, community involvement and
sustainability. Caring for nature.
Finding meaning
in existence
Finding your purpose. Integrity, honesty, authenticity,
passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and humour & fun.
Strong cohesive culture
Shared vision and values. Fairness, transparency,
trust, honesty and social cohesion. Positive collective
spirit.
Letting go of fears
Finding the courage to grow and develop.
Adaptability, life long learning, continuous renewal
and personal growth.
Democratic processes
and continuous renewal
Freedom, equality, empowerment, accountability,
adaptability, entrepreneurship and consensus.
Feeling a sense of self-worth
Confidence, competence, self-reliance.
Fear: I am not enough.
Leads to need for power, authority or status seeking.
Institutional effectiveness
Law abiding, community/national pride, governmental
efficiency and high quality public services.
Bureaucracy, central control, elitism, complacency
and apathy.
Feeling protected and loved
Family, friendship, loyalty, respect.
Fear: I am not loved enough.
Leads to jealousy, blame and discrimination.
Sense of belonging
and social stability
Neighbourliness, conflict resolution, racial harmony
and a focus on family and friendships. Inequality,
discrimination, intolerance, hatred,
loneliness/isolation.
Satisfying physiological
and survival needs
Health, security, financial stability.
Fear: I do not have enough.
Leads to control, domination and caution.
Economic stability
and citizen security
Prosperity, health care, employment, emergency
services/defence and social safety nets. Corruption,
violence, poverty, environmental pollution and greed.
Common Good
Service
Community/Society
Self interest
Personal